Advansor A/S

What Advansor A/S does

Advansor A/S, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Brabrand, Denmark, designs and manufactures transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration and heat pump systems for commercial and industrial climate control applications. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), operating within the Dover Food Retail segment, and employs 350+ staff across 35 nationalities serving customers in more than 30 countries from a 15,000 m² production facility. Its portfolio spans compact retail racks (MiniBooster, ValuePack, ValuePack II) through industrial-scale systems (CuBig II up to 570 kW cooling / 850 kW heating; SteelXL configurable up to 50 MW in parallel) and a configurable heat pump line (SteelXL Heat Pump 150 kW–5 MW per unit, ValueBox plug-and-play air-to-water), supplemented by proprietary modules such as Ultra-Low Superheat (up to 30% combined energy savings with ejectors), Low Superheat, permanent magnet motors, and a patent-pending Back-up Unit.

The business operates a direct enterprise field-sales model with named Regional and Area Sales Managers covering Nordic & British Isles, DACH, Benelux, CEE, France, Iberia, and LATAM, supported by Sales Engineers for technical quotations and a separate aftersales organization offering commissioning (EUR 2,300–4,300 per system), 2-day in-person training (EUR 950/seat), spare parts, and 24/7 support. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales of CO2 climate systems and heat pumps, with a professional services tail from commissioning, training, and spare parts. The company is exclusively CO2-based — a deliberate positioning around the natural refrigerant's GWP of 1 versus HFCs — and certifies that positioning through ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001, EcoVadis Bronze, The Climate Pledge, UNFCCC Race to Zero, and ChemSec "No to PFAS" signatorieships.

Advansor serves multiple enterprise verticals: food retail (ALDI, SPAR, Willys/Axfood, Delhaize, ICA Maxi, Grupo Éxito, La Colonia — 18 of Europe's top retailers installed), industrial cold chain and distribution centers (ALDI UK 65,000 m², Maersk Rotterdam 35,000 m², Maersk New Zealand 18,000 m²), pharmaceuticals and healthcare (GE HealthCare, Haukeland University Hospital, vaccine and biologics facilities), food and beverage processing (Hima Seafood, Bimbo Bakeries, Labeyrie Fine Foods, GCF Group, Brauerei Murau, Avopak), district heating utilities (Aalborg Forsyning, Solrød, Frederiks, Rørvig, Latvia), data centers (Kumo Networks Spain), and commercial buildings (Scandic Hell hotel, IKEA Freiburg, Eilenriedestift, schools). Documented customer outcomes include 63% energy savings at Scandic Hell, 200,000 kg CO2 reduction per ALDI store, 1 million kWh saved annually at ICA Maxi, and 90% gas reduction at SBS Friction.

Name

Advansor A/S

Legal name

Advansor A/S

Website

https://advansor.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Advansor A/S, founded in 2006 in Denmark, designs and manufactures CO2 (R744) natural-refrigerant refrigeration and heat pump systems for food retail, cold chain, pharmaceutical, district heating, food processing, data center, and commercial building customers in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Waste Heat Recovery & Heat Integration (HRSG/ORC, Pinch Analysis, Heat Exchangers) (EUABAJAF)

Keywords

• CO2 refrigeration systems
• Natural refrigerant heat pumps
• Transcritical CO2 climate solutions
• Industrial heat recovery systems
• HFC-free cooling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CO2 Climate System Sales (Hardware): Advansor designs and manufactures CO2-based climate solutions (refrigeration racks, heat pumps, modules, and accessories) which are sold as complete units or configured systems. Products range from compact MiniBooster units for discount stores to large SteelXL systems scalable to 50MW for industrial applications.
2. Aftersales Services (Commissioning & Training): Services include on-site commissioning (start-up packages), 2-day technical training at Advansor's training center, online technical training modules, webinars, spare parts supply, warranty support, and 24/7 after-sales technical support. Pricing for commissioning starts at EUR 2,300 for basic systems and EUR 4,300 for complex SteelXL systems.
3. Training & Education Programs: Technical training programs including 2-day in-person training at Advansor's training center (EUR 950 + Danish VAT), online technical training modules, webinars, and startup packages with training. Customer portal accessible via Microsoft Teams provides documentation and training materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Advansor A/S designs, manufactures, and sells transcritical CO2 (R744) refrigeration and heat pump systems for commercial and industrial climate control applications. The product portfolio includes compact refrigeration racks (MiniBooster, ValuePack Light, ValuePack, ValuePack II) for grocery and discount stores, larger systems (CuBig II, SteelXL) for supermarkets and industrial facilities, and high-capacity heat pumps (SteelXL Heat Pump, ValueBox, ValueBox Combi) for district heating and industrial process applications. All systems use CO2 as the sole natural refrigerant (GWP of 1) and integrate cooling, freezing, air conditioning, and heat recovery in a single unit. The company also provides commissioning, training, and aftersales services.

Product overview

Advansor designs and manufactures the world's best sustainable CO2 climate solutions. The product portfolio consists of climate solutions (refrigeration systems) and heat pumps. Climate solutions range from compact racks (MiniBooster, ValuePack Light, ValuePack, ValuePack II) for grocery and discount stores to larger systems (CuBig II, SteelXL) for industrial applications. Heat pumps include the configurable SteelXL Heat Pump (150 kW to 5 MW per unit, up to 50 MW in parallel), ValueBox (plug-and-play air-to-water), and ValueBox Combi. Modules include Chiller, Ultra-Low Superheat, Low Superheat, Back-up Unit, Gas Cooler, and Enclosure. All products use CO2 as the natural refrigerant with GWP of 1.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MiniBooster Ultracompact, high-capacity CO2 refrigeration rack designed for grocery and discount store segments. Over 1,000 units produced. Updated as a standardized product with shorter delivery time, ultracompact size, lower noise, and reduced price.
• ValuePack Light Compact, energy-efficient, and competitively priced CO2 refrigeration rack without compromising quality, suited to mid-size supermarket and light industrial applications.
• ValuePack Customer-favorite CO2 refrigeration rack with a simple and compact design that is easy to service. Suitable for all mid-size supermarket or industrial applications.
• ValuePack II CO2 refrigeration rack specially developed for larger supermarkets and light industrial applications such as cold rooms, bakeries, and butcheries.
• CuBig II CO2 refrigeration rack combining the flexibility of smaller solutions with the strength of industrial systems. Delivers up to 570 kW cooling and 850 kW heat with a small footprint.
• SteelXL Complete high-capacity CO2 climate solution that can be installed in parallel up to 50 MW total capacity. Used in distribution centers, industrial facilities, supermarkets, and large commercial buildings.
• SteelXL Heat Pump Configurable CO2 heat pump delivering from 150 kW up to 5 MW per unit and up to 50 MW in parallel. Produces hot water up to 95°C with COP up to 4.0. Positioned as a sustainable alternative to conventional gas or oil boilers for industrial applications including food processing, district heating, and large commercial buildings.
• ValueBox Heat Pump All-in-one plug-and-play air-to-water CO2 heat pump. Supplied as a single unit on a frame including evaporators, water pump, and housing. Models include ValueBox 400, 500, and 600 providing 400-600 kW heat at 80-90°C water output.
• ValueBox Combi Reversible CO2 heat pump that delivers heating and cooling simultaneously in a single unit.
• 2-Day Technical Training Program 2-day in-person technical training at Advansor's training center in Brabrand, Denmark. EUR 950 + Danish VAT per participant, maximum 15 participants per session. Includes theoretical and practical training, factory tour, and dinner. Covers rack functions, troubleshooting, and heat recovery. Available in Danish and English.
• Startup / Commissioning Services On-site commissioning and training services. Basic systems (MiniBooster, ValuePack, CuBig II including IT and chiller): EUR 2,300 for 1-day on-site. Complex systems (SteelXL, systems with 3 suction groups, ULS Module, ValuePack Low Superheat): EUR 4,300 for 2-day on-site, with additional days at EUR 2,300 each. Includes hotel, meals, and travel allowance within Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% energy savings achieved at Scandic Hell hotel with heat pump solution
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers38 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dover Corporation (Dover Food Retail)coreOthersAdvansor is a subsidiary of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), operating as part of Dover Food Retail. This ownership structure provides Advansor with the resources and backing of a major US-based industrial corporation while maintaining its specialized focus on CO2 climate solutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Carel Industries: Italian manufacturer of refrigeration and air conditioning controls. Supplies control systems used in CO2 refrigeration installations, with comparable customer base in commercial refrigeration. Primarily a component supplier but increasingly offering integrated solutions.
• Bitzer: German manufacturer of refrigeration compressors including CO2-compatible models. While not a direct system competitor, Bitzer supplies core components used by Advansor and competes in the broader refrigeration equipment value chain.
• Güntner: German manufacturer of heat exchangers and refrigeration components including CO2 gas coolers. Key supplier-adjacent company in the CO2 refrigeration ecosystem, with overlapping customer base in commercial and industrial refrigeration.

Regional players

• Hillphoenix: US-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems including CO2 transcritical systems for supermarkets. Directly comparable product portfolio to Advansor but primarily serves North American market, providing indirect competitive overlap.

Direct peers

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier's commercial refrigeration division offers CO2-based refrigeration systems (including via its Green & Cool acquisition) and competes head-to-head with Advansor in retail and industrial CO2 refrigeration. Both serve supermarkets, cold storage, and food retail with natural refrigerant solutions.
• SCM Frigo: Italian manufacturer specializing in transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems for retail and industrial applications. Closest direct peer to Advansor with similar CO2-only focus, comparable product portfolio (rack systems, boosters), and overlapping European customer base.
• Mayekawa (MYCOM): Japanese industrial refrigeration specialist offering CO2/NH3 refrigeration systems globally. Competes with Advansor in industrial CO2 applications including food processing, cold storage, and district heating, particularly in Asian and European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Danfoss: Danish global leader in refrigeration controls, components, and complete CO2 systems. As a broader incumbent, Danfoss supplies components (expansion valves, controls, sensors) used in CO2 systems and increasingly offers full CO2 rack solutions, positioning it as both a supplier and competitor to Advansor.
• Emerson (Copeland): Global refrigeration compressor and controls giant offering CO2-compatible components and integrated system solutions. Competes with Advansor in CO2 refrigeration space while also being a potential component supplier; broad portfolio across multiple refrigerants.
• Johnson Controls (Hitachi Cooling & Heating): Global HVAC and refrigeration conglomerate offering commercial refrigeration systems including CO2 solutions. Larger and broader than Advansor, with overlapping customer base in supermarkets, cold storage, and commercial buildings across multiple geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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